I was a shy and confused freshman back in the spring of 2014 walking around the activity fair in Houston Hall trying to find a club, any…… Read more “My Last Column for The Statesman”
Author: Maria Biery
Trump Went Against Constitution With Attempted Censorship of “Fire and Fury”
The United States, from its founding, has given individuals the right to both freedom of speech and freedom of the press in order to provide a check…… Read more “Trump Went Against Constitution With Attempted Censorship of “Fire and Fury””
The Good – but Mostly Bad – of Trump’s Immigration Order
On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States for a period of 90 days. Now, it’s…… Read more “The Good – but Mostly Bad – of Trump’s Immigration Order”
To Liberals From a Conservative: Thank You
Eric Hoover wants to start a pro-life group. That’s what started all of this. In the past two weeks, if you haven’t been paying attention, there’s been…… Read more “To Liberals From a Conservative: Thank You”
Penn Student Group Deems Trump ‘Advocate of Rape Culture’
On the final day of voter registration in Pennsylvania, a group of Penn students protested the candidacy of famous Wharton alumnus and presidential nominee, Donald Trump, with…… Read more “Penn Student Group Deems Trump ‘Advocate of Rape Culture’”
The Chalkening Has Arrived
Students at the University of Pennsylvania just couldn’t let it go when “Vote Trump 2016” chalkings appeared throughout campus Tuesday morning. A movement that has been dubbed…… Read more “The Chalkening Has Arrived”
Violent Protests End the Conversation with CIA Director John Brennan
“Drones kill kids!” “The CIA is a terrorist organization!” These phrases were uttered by members and sympathizers of the University of Pennsylvania’s, Students for a Democratic Society…… Read more “Violent Protests End the Conversation with CIA Director John Brennan”
Our Verdict on the UA Election
“So… who’s running for UA? Wait, what does the UA even do? Do they do anything? Why do we even care who’s running?” I know I’m not…… Read more “Our Verdict on the UA Election”
Say No To Divestment, Penn
Penn has given me everything I have ever dreamed about. I have received unimaginable opportunities since coming here, and I know I am getting a quality education.…… Read more “Say No To Divestment, Penn”
Retract or Resign: A Message to the DP
The Statesman considers the Daily Pennsylvanian’s recent mistake – using the poor audio of a recording of Marco Rubio to misquote his statements and damage both the…… Read more “Retract or Resign: A Message to the DP”
Conservative Conservation
You know, I just hate clean air. Polluting oceans and rivers happens to be a great pastime of mine, and gosh those elephants? Let’s just get rid…… Read more “Conservative Conservation”
Black Panthers at the Super Bowl?
If you haven’t heard, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, 24-10, against the Carolina Panthers. It definitely was not the most exciting game America has ever…… Read more “Black Panthers at the Super Bowl?”
